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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.38, 1,358.26 and 748.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.38, 1,358.26 and 748.56 is: 1,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.38 : 1,358.26 = 748.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.38/1,358.26 = 748.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.38x = 1,358.26 × 748.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.38x = 1,016,739.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,739.11/985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.82

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